Flip Side of the Coin
Flip Side of the Coin is a podcast where people can go to explore different viewpoints on many issues. We take an issue and in one episode we examine and explore one viewpoint, and then in the next episode we do the same for the other side of the issue. Our goal is to give our listeners a place where they can explore differing viewpoints and their merits without feeling the need to defend themselves or argue back. Join us as we explore political and social issues, and even break down some issues that are just for fun, as we examine how others view the world in Flip Side of the Coin.
Flip Side of the Coin
Against EVs and Hybrids
One misconception that people tend to have about skeptics and critics of EVs and Hybrid vehicles is that they do not care about the environment. In fact, many critics of EV and hybrid technologies are very concerned about the environment and our impact on it. Their concerns around electric vehicles and hybrids focus on the concern that the promises of these new technologies are overstated, and that the actual impact on our carbon footprint and environmental impact is not lessened as much as one would hope.
We investigate a few of the points these critics raise, particularly around the recycling and end-of-life processes for EVs and hybrids and the safety concerns around their large and complex lithium-ion batteries. We also look at at the higher initial costs and how they can impact the total cost of ownership for hybrids vs traditional gas-powered vehicles.